The Old Man
Legacy of Love: The Old Man's Lasting Wisdom
Lyrics
Oh The tears have all been shed now
Expressing that the period of mourning has passed.
We've said our last good-byes
Acknowledging the final farewells have been exchanged.
His soul's been blessed and he's laid to rest
Indicating that the deceased person's soul has received blessings and has been laid to rest.
And it's now I feel alone
Feeling a sense of loneliness in the absence of the departed individual.
He was more than just a father
Highlighting the multifaceted role of the departed as more than just a father.
A teacher my best friend
Describing the departed as a teacher and the speaker's best friend.
He can still be heard in the tunes we shared
Suggesting that the memories of the departed persist in the music they shared.
When I played them on my own
Recalling the emotional connection to the tunes when played independently.
No I never will forget him for he made me what I am
Expressing gratitude for the lasting impact of the departed in shaping the speaker's identity.
Though he may be gone memories linger on
Emphasizing the enduring nature of memories even though the individual is no longer present.
And I miss him... The old man
Conveying a sense of longing and nostalgia for the departed individual, referred to as "The Old Man."
As a boy he'd take me walking
Recalling shared moments from the speaker's childhood when the departed would take them for walks.
By mountain field and stream
Describing the diverse locations of the walks—mountains, fields, and streams.
And he showed me things not known to kings
Highlighting the exclusivity of the bond between the speaker and the departed, with shared secrets.
Secrets between him and me.
Emphasizing the personal and intimate knowledge passed down by the departed.
Like the colour of a pheasant
Specifically mentioning the color of a pheasant as an example of shared knowledge.
As he rises in the dawn
Continuing the description of shared experiences, this time at dawn.
And how to fish and make a wish
Referring to practical skills learned, such as fishing, and the joy of making wishes.
Beside a fairy tree
Connecting memories to a fairy tree, possibly symbolizing a magical or cherished place.
No I never will forget him for he made me what I am
Reiterating the lasting impact of the departed on the speaker's identity.
Though he may be gone memories linger on
Reemphasizing the enduring nature of memories despite the physical absence of the departed.
And I miss him... The Old Man
Reiterating the speaker's emotional longing for "The Old Man."
I thought he'd live forever
Reflecting on the unexpected mortality of the departed, contrary to the speaker's initial perception.
He seemed so big and strong
Expressing a sense of awe and admiration for the departed's perceived strength and vitality.
But the minutes fly and the years roll by
Conveying the inexorable passage of time, with the departure of the departed serving as a reminder.
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